Research and analysis
The early years workforce: recruitment, retention, and business planning
Research into the early years workforce in England, with a focus on recruitment, retention and business planning.
Applies to England
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This report uses data from the 2021 survey of childcare and early years providers and qualitative interviews with early years providers to examine and explore:
- the size and demographic composition of the early years’ workforce
- staff qualifications, hourly pay and weekly hours
- factors associated with recruitment and retention in early years settings
- providers’ decision-making regarding staff costs and business models
- issues faced by the early years sector arising from coronavirus (COVID-19) and the pandemic
Early years recruitment, retention and business planning during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: a summary of findings is also available.